Good vs. Bad Prompts
This activity is designed to help you understand the impact of writing clear and effective prompts when using AI tools. By comparing "good" and "bad" prompts, you can learn to guide AI systems toward useful and ethical outputs.
Instructions
Follow the steps below to complete this activity:
- Write one prompt that encourages learning and ethical use of AI (a "good" prompt).
- Write another prompt that demonstrates improper or unethical use of AI (a "bad" prompt).
- Compare the outputs generated by the AI for both prompts. Reflect on the differences and discuss your observations with peers or your instructor.
Examples
Here are some examples to get you started:
- Good Prompt: "Explain the key themes of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' in simple terms for a high school audience."
- Bad Prompt: "Write an essay on 'Frankenstein' that I can submit for my class assignment."
Reflection Questions
After completing the activity, think about the following:
- What made the "good" prompt effective?
- Why is the "bad" prompt considered unethical?
- How can you apply these principles when using AI tools for your studies?
